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Sheltering Hands, Inc

10397 N US-27, Ocala, FL 34482

Contact
Email adoptions@shelteringhands.org
Phone (352) 840-0663 ext.1
cats at Sheltering Hands, Inc
1 - 10 of 69 adoptable pets at this rescue

Areas Sheltering Hands, Inc serves

Marion, Levy, Lake and Sumter Counties

Sheltering Hands, Inc's adoption process

1.

Meet the Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Approve Application

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our goal is to match you with a cat or kitten that is purrfect fit for your family

Adoption application

About Sheltering Hands, Inc

We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, comprised mainly of volunteers that is dedicated to Improving the lives of cats through humane care, spay/neuter programs, adoptions, education and support services.

We offer several adoption programs including:

Traditional program - all ages

Love for a LifeTime Program - cats 8+ years/humans 75+ years; medical covered through our Clinic (conditions apply) for lifetime of the cat. Contact us for details.

Feel the Love Program - cats FeLV+; medical covered through our Clinic (conditions apply) for the lifetime of the cat. Contact us for details.

Take a Chance on Me Program - overlooked cats due to medical/behavioral concerns; 3-month foster commitment with direct support by our staff

Sheltering Hands, Inc's adopted pets

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